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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 334.68 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 334.68 and 228.62 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 334.68 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/334.68 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 334.68 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 76,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,514.54/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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